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Doctorate Degree Careers

A doctorate is a research or professional degree taking four to eight years beyond a bachelor's. It opens licensed practice (medicine, psychology, law-equivalent fields) or independent research roles. We list careers here where a doctoral credential is the standard entry path, with the timelines and trade-offs that implies.

Education snapshot
Typical duration4–8 years
Typical costOften funded (PhD) or ~$200k+ (professional)
Entry pathBachelor's; many require a master's

033 career guides

  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologist

    $95k – $165k
    DoctorateHigh demand+10% growth

    Clinical and counseling psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through psychotherapy, evaluation, research, and consultation in settings like hospitals, schools, and private practice.

  • Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist

    $95k – $165k
    DoctorateVery high demand+23% growth

    AI Research Scientists advance artificial intelligence by developing new algorithms, running experiments, and publishing research that pushes the field forward.

  • Physical Therapist

    $72k – $133k
    DoctorateVery high demand+11% growth

    Physical therapists help patients improve movement, reduce pain, and recover function through exercise, manual therapy, and education.

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